Fourth of July Ice Cream Cake

I got this recipe out of a Taste of Home Cook book, and made it for 4th of July last year and it was a big hit. Because of the ice cream, it is perfect for the hot weather that the summer brings to us in AZ. Hope you enjoy it.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12-14

Ingredients

• 1  prepared  angel food cake (10 inches)
• 2  quarts strawberry ice cream, softened
• 1  quart vanilla ice cream, softened
• 2 1⁄2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2  tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Cut cake horizontally into four equal layers.
2. Place the bottom layer on a serving plate and spread with half of the strawberry ice cream.
3. Immediately place in freezer.
4. After 1st layer has cooled (10 minutes), place next layer of angel food cake on top of strawberry.
5. Spread the softened vanilla ice cream and immediately place in freezer.
6. Once that has cooled (10 minutes), place third piece of cake on top and spread the remainder of the strawberry ice cream.
7. Place final layer on top and place in freezer.
8. In a mixing bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form.
9. Add sugar and beat until soft peaks form.
10. Frost top of cake and freeze until ready to serve.